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The Northern Neck has a lot to say on menhaden fishery

by Jackie Nunnery CLARAVILLE—Hundreds showed up to Northumberland High School on Saturday, September 19, to voice their opinions on potential action by Atlantic States Marine...

Kilmarnock to sell parcel for solar farm

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, September 21, unanimously adopted a resolution to enter a purchase agreement with Dimension Energy for the...

Design public hearings slated for Norris Bridge replacement

WHITE STONE—The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold two design public hearings in October to share information and receive comments on the proposed...

Daytime delays planned through October 30 on the Norris Bridge

WHITE STONE—A routine, scheduled inspection of the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge is now under way and will continue through October. Motorists can expect...

Small museums keep community history and culture alive

by Tom Chillemi History defines this area and volunteers labor to keep history engaging. Among them are the Northern Neck Farm Museum, the Kilmarnock Museum, the...

Planning commission to address state-imposed ordinance changes

by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—Following changes made at the 2026 session of the General Assembly, the Lancaster planning commission on Thursday, September 17, scheduled a public...

Kilmarnock council updates enterprise zone incentives

by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, September 21, made some adjustments to the town’s enterprise zone expansion framework. By a unanimous vote, council...

Northumberland High School marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

by Jackie Nunnery Maj. Francisco Gonzalez and cadets of the Northumberland High School U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) on Friday, September 11,...

LHS marks 25th anniversary of 9/11

In recognition of the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance, Volunteer River Counties partners on September 11, facilitated almost 20 volunteer projects, engaging more...

Hundreds attend Lancaster High School open house

Retired and former Lancaster County Public Schools educators, administrators, staff members, students & parents were among the hundreds of folks touring the new Lancaster...

Property owners describe proposed plans for 128-acre tract in Irvington

by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Julien Patterson and Terri Wesselman have initiated a proposed change in zoning for a 128-acre tract at White Fences Drive and Irvington...

Northumberland board shows support for Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein

by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—In advance of potential action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to further reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap...

RAL launches public phase of $1.2 million capital campaign to fund community art center

KILMARNOCK—For almost eight decades, RAL has served as an invaluable creative and cultural touchstone for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. It has provided a...

Town council addresses public safety concerns

IRVINGTON—Drivers in Irvington may begin to decrease their speed as more visual deterrents are set to appear in the near future. During a Thursday, September...

Cat tests positive for rabies virus in Lancaster

SALUDA—A feral cat found September 3 on Iberis Road in Lancaster has tested positive for the rabies virus. Anyone who handled the cat or has...

Norris Bridge closed five hours following multi-vehicle crash, hazmat teams respond

WHITE STONE—At approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 4, Virginia State Police (VSP) responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial...
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